Partner 32, Assistant Controller, Crypto

a16z•San Francisco, CA

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their Crypto Fund Finance team. This role reports directly to the Crypto Fund Controller and collaborates with other Fund Finance staff, internal departments (Investor Relations, Fund Strategy, Corporate Accounting, General Partners, Crypto Technical Operations), and external parties (Limited Partners, outside auditors). The Assistant Controller will manage the daily cash flows of the Funds, including wires for investments and distributions, monitor crypto activity, and handle quarterly Fund financial reporting. Direct liquid trading experience is essential due to the portfolio's complexity, including familiarity with NAV calculations, short positions, leverage, derivatives, and frequent portfolio pricing. The role involves using enterprise software like AllVue, Anaplan, Salesforce, HazelTree, WorkDay, Tres, and Qval for efficiency and scale. The position requires an in-office presence two days a week in either the Menlo Park, CA or San Francisco, CA office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education experience, with focus in accounting or finance
7+ years of combined public accounting or relevant accounting experience with a deep understanding of partnership accounting, venture capital operations, and hedge fund operations
Understanding of various investment instruments such as swaps, futures, and options
Able to deal with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Low ego, high empathy, and the capacity to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Direct liquid trading experience, including familiarity with NAV calculations, short positions, leverage, derivatives, and more frequent (daily or monthly) portfolio pricing cadences.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV accounting software is a plus

Responsibilities

Facilitate, review, and monitor cash flows to and from investors, portfolio companies, exchanges, custodians, prime brokers, and other counterparties
Lead cash, token, stock, and other in-kind distributions, working closely with bankers, brokers, custodians, transfer agents, and internal stakeholders
Oversee and manage wiring activity for portfolio investments, trading activity, investor transactions, fund expenses, and other operational needs
Review work of Senior and Staff accountants
Maintain portfolio tracking reports
Monitor all crypto activity, including custody, staking, delegation, sales, and purchases
Work collaboratively and efficiently with the team to complete quarterly and annual financial statements, the annual audit, and fulfill tax requirements
Prepare all documentation in accordance with SEC guidelines and US GAAP
Coordinate with portfolio company counsel and internal General Counsel as necessary
Work closely with the Crypto vertical to ensure integration of internally developed software with our existing accounting systems
Evaluate current team processes and collaborate with colleagues to enhance them through technology and automation
Provide timely assistance with ad hoc reporting requests from limited partners, Crypto vertical and the Investor Relations team
Assist with projects as needed